Doctors for International Charity Organization in Nicaragua

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Key benefits of the program:

• gain new professional knowledge and skills
• learn from experts hailing from different countries
• work with a diverse, international team
• improve your language skills
• access to a large network of volunteers and professionals
• vacation in the most beautiful spots of Central America
• immerse yourself in local culture
• surf, trail-run, and enjoy other outdoor activities
• make new friends

• help with preparing for the trip
• language lessons with a tutor
• free accommodation in the clinic
• vegetarian meals
• a vacation every two months
• a certificate of participation in the volunteer program
• letters of recommendation and gratitude to outstanding participants

• Strict adherence to all program rules;
• Work at the clinic (provide consultation to patients, distribute medicine) starts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, with a 1 hour lunch break, as well as being on duty in the evening and on weekends according to a schedule. Be prepared to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis;
• Keep track of medical documents, reports, and statistics;
• Provide education to the local community on proper health practices;
• Help clean the clinic, shared spaces, and rooms;
• Help cook meals;
• Assist with shopping for groceries, basic household items, and medication.

• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Must have a secondary or higher degree specializing in general medicine or pediatrics;
• Advanced proficiency in diagnosing, treating and preventing illnesses with experience in outpatient clinical procedures;
• Language skills: Spanish B1 level or higher on arrival (we provide help in learning Spanish before your trip!);
• Willingness to speak Spanish even within the team;
• Be willing to support the project through fundraising
• Be willing to live and work far from large cities, with bad internet connectivity, at a small rural clinic with a diverse, international team;
• Support the core values and mission of Health&Help.

To become a Health & Help volunteer is not easy but pretty awesome.
Apply now and your life will never be the same again.